Tag: diversity
Race and ethnicity perceived as barrier to boardrooms
“Unconscious bias” among white, male senior leadership teams seen as biggest barrier for ethnic minority boardroom candidates, survey reveals.
Diversity disclosure improvements in US required, says financial watchdog
SEC chief warns that a new rule demanding more diversity disclosure is on its way for US companies.
No more all-male boards in FTSE 100
Attention now turns to more women becoming executives in the FTSE 100 after all-male boards become a thing of the past.
Companies suffer from male-only execs, says report
Businesses perform better when they have at least one female executive on the board, according to a study of companies in the UK, US and India by accountancy firm Grant Thornton.
Companies under fire over all-male boards
Two companies preparing for London-based flotations have come under pressure over the lack of female representation on their boards.
New beginnings
Achieving the Davies Review target of women making up 25% of board membership in the FTSE 100 forced many first-time appointments. But what should women be doing to launch their non-executive careers?
Moving beyond gender
Diversity is not just about gender; it’s about boards being representative in other ways too, according to Carly Chynoweth.
Starting out
Non-executive appointments may seem like a natural progression for many but enthusiasm for a first role should not be allowed to crush caution.
The trust gap and diversity
Tackling questions of diversity may be hard, but Raj Tulsiani argues that it’s essential for companies if they want to be relevant in the future.
Red tape and diversity giving boards a headache
Despite an increase in economic confidence, one-third of boards will fail to meet the gender target for women.